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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,787.60, 1,024,181.40 and 430,845.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,787.60, 1,024,181.40 and 430,845.20 is: 646,267.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,787.60 : 1,024,181.40 = 430,845.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,787.60/1,024,181.40 = 430,845.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,787.60x = 1,024,181.40 × 430,845.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,787.60x = 441,263,640,119.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,263,640,119.28/682,787.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,267.80

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